We love our companion animals. But sometimes their actions are mystifying, if
not altogether baffling. Fortunately, our own Dr. Jane is on-hand to offer some
rationale behind some of the most perplexing pet behaviors. More...

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True Blue Animal Rescue President, Melanie DeAeth

It is with immense pleasure that we bring you news that another rescue organization
has received financial aid from Dr. Jane’s Foundation. This month’s featured grant recipient is a committed group of volunteers working
to alleviate the needless death and suffering of animals in Texas.

In operation since January of 2004, True Blue Animal Rescue is a non-profit organization
dedicated to rescuing abused, neglected and abandoned animals, providing necessary
rehabilitation services and locating great new forever homes. More...

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Recent estimates put the number of dogs suffering from joint disease
and chronic pain at nearly ten million, a significant percentage of the population.
And, with more and more senior pet kids in American homes, those numbers are likely
to remain high. Fortunately, veterinarians have adopted a treatment previously used
only for humans, and it’s one that is dramatically improving the quality of life
for pet patients. In this episode of Pet Talk, Dr. Sarah explains how laser therapy
offers a ray of hope for dogs and cats dealing with the pain associated with degenerative
joint disease. Be sure to share this important message on alternative therapies
with your fellow pet parents!

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It is with great gladness that
we reveal one of the latest recipients of financial aid awarded by Dr. Jane’s Foundation.
This month’s featured beneficiary is a committed group of rescuers wholly dedicated
to alleviating the needless death and suffering of abandoned, abused and neglected
dogs on tribal lands in Nevada. More...

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If you’ve ever noticed a foul odor wafting from your pet’s hind end, there's
a chance that anal sacs may be the source of the problem. As any pet parent will
tell you, nothing smells as uniquely terrible as the material emitted from these
glands. More...

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Pet parents postpone annual health exams for their dogs and cats for all manner
of reasons. For some, it’s a fear of what your veterinarian will find during the
examination. Others worry about the expense of the exam itself. And some seek
only to avoid the stress a vet visit causes their pet kids. Regardless of the
rationales behind not going in, the benefits far outweigh the more immediate
costs of inaction.

The advantages of a yearly check-up are so vital, Dr. Sarah has devoted an
entire episode of Pet Talk to the topic, providing all the motives why you
shouldn’t put it off. In her clear and no-nonsense style, our good doctor walks
you step-by-step through a typical annual wellbeing examination, revealing
exactly what veterinarians are thinking when they’re investigating your pet
kid’s health … and, why each step is vital to the long-term health and happiness
of your companion animal.

Don’t miss this month’s episode of Pet Talk, and be sure to click on the ‘Email’
link to share this important message with friends and family!

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Imagine walking down the road. Suddenly, you are confronted by a large, snarling
dog heading directly for you. Try to imagine your level of fear. If you were once
terrorized by a dog earlier in life, multiply that fright by a factor of ten. Your
heart would race, your body would start to shake and your breathing would become
shallow and rapid. These reactions are caused by a surge of hormones, such as adrenaline,
often referred to as the ‘fight or flight response’. It’s how your body reacts to
a perceived threat, and it’s totally normal. More...

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Very few would argue that our country suffers from an inordinately high
population of homeless pets. Current estimates put the number of pets entering
shelters between 6-8 million. Less than half of these animals are adopted.

For the last few years, we’ve published monthly reports about small-to-medium
size rescue groups doing their utmost to deal with the crisis. Which is why it
brings us great pleasure to announce funding for an innovative rescue start-up
that seeks to change the future. More...

This Golden Retriever pup loves watching televised sports, especially tennis. Here is a clip of him spectating and 'participating in' the Australian Open.

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Pet parents often ask me, “Why does my dog bow?” The answer is more complicated than you might think, as it often is with our wonderfully complex canine companions. Dog bows serve as building blocks of dog communication and also have a physiological function in the stretching referred to as pandiculation. The reason behind each bow depends on when the dog engages in the behavior. Let’s talk about this unique form of stretching first. More...